Company Description Montu is one of Australia's leading health tech businesses and a leader in alternative health services. With operations in Australia and Europe, we take a technology-first approach to reshaping the landscape for suppliers, practitioners, pharmacies and patients.
Montu operates a fully integrated, end-to-end ecosystem of healthcare companies that touches every part of the alternative health experience, from patient care through to pharmacy dispensing, clinical education, product development, wholesale distribution and more. Our brands include Alternaleaf, UMeds, Leafio and Saged.
Awarded Linkedin Top Startup 2024, & recognised by the Deloitte Fast Tech 50 as the fastest growing tech company in Australia for two years running – with revenue growth of over 26,000% and 9,000% – Montu is now the largest business of its kind outside North America.
This role is an Australia-based, hybrid position, with access to co-working spaces in Sydney.
Job Description The Government Relations Officer supports our commitment to advancing the accessibility and acceptance of alternative health therapies in Australia. As a key member of the Corporate Affairs and Patient Advocacy team, this role is crucial in supportingpolicy initiative development and the execution of our government relations strategy.
Government Relations and Advocacy Support the Government Relations team in maintaining relationships with government officials, regulators, and key stakeholders.Assist in securing opportunities for the Government Relations team to engage with key stakeholders.Work with the Government Relations team to develop key messaging and to communicate policy priorities.Provide insights into the workings and ideological positions of key stakeholders and stakeholder organisations.Under supervision, draft advocacy materials, including reports, leave behinds, and policy papers to influence policymakers.Assist with advocacy for policies that support theindustry's growth and sustainabilityPolicy and Engagement Assist with the identification of stakeholders including key decision makers, patient advocacy groups, healthcare professionals, and select members of the broader community; and assist in their engagement.Organise support for policy changes through meaningful community engagement.Source relevant and up-to-date information and assist in its analysis to provide data-driven recommendations on positions relevant to the industry.Utilise data and research to guide strategic policy decisions.Under supervision, research and draft policy proposals, position papers and briefings for consumption by experts within Montu and within the broader community. Qualifications Must have experience in government relations either in a professional or volunteer context. i.e political organisations, public advocacy, community engagement, communications or a policy.Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to synthesise complex and technical information into concise and accurate briefings.Strong collaboration skills, with a desire to grow, learn, and seize opportunities.Ability to travel domestically for work-related purposes up to once per month.Exceptional research and analytical skills.Exceptional written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.Proficiency in using data and research to drive policy development.Knowledge of the Australian political and healthcare landscape.Strong project management and organisational skills. Additional Information You'll be joining a highly motivated, agile team where your ideas and work will directly influence the direction and progress of an expanding global company in a hyper-growth phase. We pride ourselves on our collaborative and driven culture and offer opportunities for advancement to high achievers.
Other benefits include:
Gaining access to SAGED courses and more through the Greenhouse learning platform, fostering continuous growth and development.Enjoying discounts with over 450 retailers through our Reward and Recognition platform.Access to co-working spaces in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and select regional cities.Mental health support through our wellbeing platform, Unmind.A private health insurance discount through Medibank.Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.Swag kits to celebrate key milestones in your journey with us.Enhancing your home office with our ergonomic equipment reimbursement benefit.Being part of one of the fastest-growing industries in Australia, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients.#LI-NL1 #LI-Hybrid We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Original job Government Relations Officer - Healthcare posted on GrabJobs . To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
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